Start Advent by picking your "Star Word". 

Go through the ages and see how advent has changed. 

There will be games, fun and-as always-fellowship!

All are welcome to help decorate Asbury for the Advent/Christmas Season on November 30th following your service of worship.

Asbury is teaming up with Bethesda and Trinity for a Thanksgiving Service.

This service will take place in the Sanctuary at Asbury UMC.

Let’s worship and give thanks together.

Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.

For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104

Help Decorate the Chrismon Tree in Fellowship Hall and learn about what each ornament represents.

A Volunteer Opportunity from the Church and Society Committee

The second Pollinator Clean-Up this fall will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 9-12, weather permitting. 

Gloves and tools available or you may bring your own.

Coffee, water, and donuts will be provided!

No skill needed! 

Instructions will be provided, school age, youth, adults and seniors all welcome. 

Come and help us care for God's creation.  Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can.

Questions?  Contact Deb Sauder at dgsauder@yahoo.com.  

Asbury’s Youth Group will be having Friendsgiving again this year!

All youth in middle and high school are welcome to join in from 6pm to 8pm in Fellowship Hall for a shared meal and fun games.

We are thankful for friendship!

Reach out to Ms.Suzy if you have any questions at suzy@asburyweb.org

November’s Lunch & Learn is presented by Asbury’s Church & Society.

This month, all are welcome to meet in Fellowship Hall following the 11am Festive Service for a light lunch and to hear from guest speaker, Karen Cooper, the Community Relations Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Wicomico County.

Come and learn about this worthwhile organization which provides affordable housing in our community.

Are you interested in becoming a member at Asbury?

This fall, Pastor Chelsea will host a class for those interested in exploring membership.
Class will meet on Sunday, November 16, from 12:15-2:15pm in the Library.

Lunch will be provided, and childcare will be available upon request.

Members will then join Asbury in the November 23 worship service.  
Let Chelsea know if you are interested in exploring membership at Asbury. 

Sign Up to Learn More about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) from your retirement funds.

The Asbury UMC Finance Committee will be hosting Kimberly Magaha from Wealthspire Advisors on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 4pm in the Mackey Room. 

If you are 70 ½ or older and have an IRA, especially for any Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) you need to make, and you might be eligible to take advantage of this program, reduce your tax liability, meet any RMD requirements you have, and benefit the church at the same time! 

Please call Janice Ilzcuk or email janice@asburyweb.org to sign up – we would like all those interested to register no later than 5pm on November 10th

Come on down to Fellowship Hall at Asbury UMC for some Fall Bingo fun!

Ages 5* - Adult

There will be prizes!

We hope to see you there!

*nursery care is available for those under 5

The first pancake breakfast of the year is finally here!!

Come to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy some fresh-made breakfast prepared and served by our ASP team!

Donations are welcome and go towards the mission trip to Appalachia in June.

Please note the time frame of 10am to 1pm is an estimate.

The Peninsula-Delaware Conference United Women in Faith (UWIF) Annual Meeting will be held at Hurlock United Methodist Chruch Saturday, November 8th from 9am to 1pm.

Guest speaker: Suzanna Toma, Director of Development for UWIF

Register by November 1st here: https://pendel-reg.brtapp.com/UWFAnnualMeeting25

Contact Deaconess Ruth Campbell for further details at 404 593 3554

Youth Group is playing GROG tonight!

Come on down to Fellowship Hall from 6pm to 8pm.

Open to all youth in middle and high school.

Contact Ms.Suzy with any questions at suzy@asburyweb.org

Deborah Circle is a group of women who are seeking connections through spiritual formation, creative fellowship, and learning activities.

For more information please contact Maggie Fulkrod 410-937-8104

Charge Conference will be held at Asbury UMC this year.

We will gather to worship together in the Sanctuary at 6pm.

The Asbury Parking lot facing Rt. 13 will have some fun cars with trunks full of treats!
Volunteers decorate their trunks and hand out candy as a safe alternative to trick-or-treating.
All are welcome!

Interested in volunteering? Have any questions? Contact Heather Harmon at heather@asburyweb.org

UWIF is United Women in Faith, a organization of the United Methodist Church run by women with the aim to connect and nurture women.

Contact Deaconess Ruth Campbell for further details at 404 593 3554

Pecometh and Pen-Del Young People’s Ministries invite you to gather for a cozy fall evening full of campfire fun, community, and connection. Whether you’re bringing your youth group, family, or friends, this event is the perfect way to experience camp in the cool autumn air—with colorful leaves, warm s’mores, and joyful worship.

Learn more here

Contact Ms.Suzy at suzy@asburyweb.org

Ms.Suzy can provide a ride to Pecometh on a first come-first serve basis!

All are welcome to join us in Asbury’s Sanctuary to hear the beautiful music shared by Asbury’s Chancel Choir teamed up with Choirs from Trinity UMC and Bethesda UMC.

All Middle and High Youth are welcome to join in on this exciting collaboration with the Kitten Kafe!

You must register with Ms.Suzy by October 8th in order to attend.

Please note that dinner will not be provided for this event.

Please note this event has been canceled due to weather

Stay safe as the Nor’easter comes through!

You can support Asbury Service Project at their monthly pancake breakfasts at Asbury starting next month and/or by sponsoring someone going on their mission trip in June!

There is only one combined service on October 5th!

We’re getting together in ONE service for World Communion Sunday.

Where? The Sanctuary

All are welcome!

Potluck to follow

Bishop Easterling will be visiting each district in the Peninsula-Delaware Conference this fall to meet with clergy and laity for a time of sharing, listening, and connection. As we begin a new appointment year and build new relationships, these gatherings will be vital moments of unity and vision.

Salisbury is part of the Lower Shore District within the Pen-Del Conference
Bishop Easterling will be visiting the Lower Shore District on September 28th at 4pm at the following location:

St Luke-Hebron 
8034 Levin Dashiell Rd
Hebron, MD 
21830

If you’d like to learn more about the Pen-Del conference, click here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Pastor Chelsea at chelsea@asburyweb.org

Youth in grades 6 through 12 play an important role in our Festive Service in the Sanctuary.

Middle School students are acolytes tasked with lighting the candles early on in worship, helping with offering, and extinguishing some of the candles at the end of the service.

High School students are crucifers tasked with carrying the cross in and out of the Sanctuary as well as helping with offering and Communion.

In order to do so, you need to go through training first!

The next training is Sunday, September 28th from 12pm to 12:30pm.

Be sure to attend this training if you missed the last one and wish to acolyte/crucifer! Thank you!

Questions? suzy@asburyweb.org

3rd Grade Bibles will be presented at the 8:45am CAYR service in Fellowship Hall.

This gift is made possible by the generous donation of the Holloway family, in memory of Marianna Holloway.

We’ll be meeting at the Salisbury Zoo to help keepers and maintenance staff.

More info to come!

Reach out to Suzy Creel with any questions or if you’re interested at suzy@asburyweb.org

Come help clean up our Pollinator Gardens to prepare them for the cold weather ahead!

The Pollinator Gardens are located in Asbury’s South Parking Lot.

They are maintained by Church & Society and other volunteers.

Gloves and some tools will be available - bring your own if you prefer!

Weather permitting

Water, coffee, and donuts will be available!!

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall

Asbury UMC’s circle groups will again host a fall dinner inviting other churches to join us.
We will provide a pot-luck dinner.

The speaker this year is Debbie Donoway, director of Salisbury Urban Ministries. Debbie will present an overview of SUM and how we can help support this agency that provides vital services to the Salisbury Community.

All Asbury women are invited and we encourage you to bring a friend. It is a fun night of good food and fellowship!